North Carolina News

30 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus Hit

More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.

Gaston Co. Commission Chair Creates Confusion Over Stay-At-Home Order

Gaston County remains under the statewide stay-at-home order, despite confusion created by the County Commission Chair. Tracy Philbeck announced the signing of an order reopening Gaston County, surprising many.

Gaston County Issues Clarification After County Commissioner Signs Order Lifting Stay-At-Home Order

Gaston County officials have issued a clarification to the order lifting the Stay-at-Home order beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29th, which would allow businesses to reopen if they practice social distancing.

CMPD Animal Care And Control Creates 'Doodle For Dollars' To Help Fund Shelter Programs

CMPD Animal Care and Control creates 'Doodle For Dollars' to help fund shelter programs.

Alleged “Pistol Whipping” Assault Victim Arrested On Numerous Unrelated Charges

A Lincoln County man who was the alleged victim of a recent assault has received multiple charges after deputies responded to a report that a woman was kidnapped.

One Dead, One Seriously Injured After Wreck On I-485 In Northwest Charlotte

One person is dead and another has life threatening injuries following a wreck on I-48 in Northwest Charlotte Wednesday morning.

HSC Partners With SEA LiFE CLT-Concord To Give Puppies A Field Trip To Visit Sea Creatures

Without guests to fill the attraction, SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord enlisted the help of the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) to bring some puppy love to their friends under the sea!

Mecklenburg County Reopening Parking Lots To Public Parks And Boat Ramps

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is loosening some restrictions tomorrow as part of the County's transition to North Carolina's Stay at Home Proclamation.

Newton Police Looking For Suspects Involved In Larceny Of Local Tractor Dealer

According to Newton Police, officers are looking for the suspects involved in a reported breaking and entering as well as larceny of New South Tractor from April 24 morning.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

N.C. Health Secretary Says New Program Will Provide Payments To Families With Children Who Need Free, Reduced Lunch

Dr. Mandy Cohen announced a new program to help families of more than 800,000 children who normally receive free or reduced lunch.

City Of Charlotte Announces Micro Business Relief Fund Application

The City of Charlotte on Wednesday announced the opening of the Micro Business Relief Fund (MBRF) application. Beginning Monday, May 4 at Noon, micro businesses with five or fewer employees can apply through the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) webpage.

Cabarrus County Officials Agree To Let Stay-At-Home Proclamation Expire, No Plans To Extend It

Elected officials with Cabarrus County, the cities of Concord and Kannapolis, and the towns of Harrisburg, Midland and Mt. Pleasant announced the local Stay-at-Home Proclamation will expire on April 29 at 5 p.m. with no extension. The move aligns the County with North Carolina’s Stay-at-Home Order, which expires on May 8.